Reigning premier Willunga are through to the 2024 Grand Final after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 48 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition Preliminary Final at Myponga yesterday. Willunga will face off with McLaren Districts in the decider at Yankalilla on Sunday (11/8/24). Yesterday, Goolwa/Port Elliot started well to lead by five points at quarter time, but from that point on it was all Willunga as they kicked eight unanswered goals to win 10.7 (67) to 2.7 (19). Tamara Page was a star up forward for Willunga with five goals, while Emily Steele and Jessica Kirk kicked two goals each. Best players for the Demons were Caitlin Radbone, Page, Emma Leask, Kirk, Frankie Stone and Kirstin Remfrey. The Magpies were best served by Indigo Miller, Ellie Fry, Bridget Lindsay, Cassie Burrows, Jessica Bailey and Rachel Searle.Grand Final (Sunday 11/8/24)McLaren Districts v Willunga  (A Grade - 1.30pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren Districts v Willunga  (Under 17 Girls - 12.15pm @ Yankalilla)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Under 14 Girls - 11.00am @ Yankalilla)

Parndana kept their double chance hopes alive with a 47-37 win at Kingscote during round 13 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round 13, Western Districts remained top of the ladder with a 66-52 win over Wisanger.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Western Districts 16, Kingscote 14, Parndana 12, Dudley United 10, Wisanger 0.Round 14 Fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Dudley UnitedWisanger v KingscoteWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Kingscote won their fourth game of 2024 with a convincing 95-point win against Parndana during round 13 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Kingscote yesterday. Lachie Ingerson kicked seven goals for Kingscote as they won 16.15 (111) to 2.4 (16). Best players for Kingscote included Blake Florance, Tyson Holman, Riley Puckridge, Anthony Anderson and Dylan Marshall. Best for the Roosters were Bailey Mashford, Colton Trethewey, Eli Kuchel, Ethan Trethewey and Trad McMulkin.Western Districts wrapped up the minor premiership after defeating Wisanger by 35 points at Gosse yesterday. The game was all but over at halftime as the Saints opened up a 46-point lead. To Wisanger’s credit, they battled it out before going down 11.14 (80) to 7.3 (45). Jhy McCarthy kicked four goals for Western Districts, while Luke Shurven kicked two goals for the Panthers. Bradley Crabb, Joshua Graham, Dylan Lockett, Tim Larcombe and Rhys Bullard were named best for the Saints, while for Wisanger, their best players were Jayden Kingi, Liam Sampson, Nicholas Berry, Darcy Kildea and Brodee Williams.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Western Districts 44, Wisanger 32, Kingscote 16, Dudley United 12, Parndana 0.Round 14 Fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v KingscoteParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Pulse remained undefeated after defeating McLaren Flat 43-26 during round 13 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at McLaren Flat yesterday. In other games, Southern Stars notched their seventh win of the season after defeating Noarlunga 35-30, while Clarendon had a comfortable 55-38 win over local rival Kangarilla. Ladder (after round 13)Pulse 26, Clarendon 20, Southern Stars 14, Kangarilla 8, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4.Round 14 fixtures (10/8/24)Pulse v Southern Stars Clarendon v McLaren Flat Noarlunga v Kangarilla

Flagstaff Hill got back on the winners list after defeating Christies Beach by 58 points during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Bice Oval yesterday. The Falcons led by 18 points at halftime before kicking nine goals to three in the second half to win 14.19 (103) to 6.9 (45). Aiden Grayson kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Harrison Butcher kicked two goals for ‘Christies’. Best players for the Falcons included D’Arcy Mitchell, Reece Milsom, Bradley Patterson, Grayson, Blake Aldridge and Michael Shearer. Christies Beach was best served by Joshua Semmens, Ryan Matthews, Butcher, Thomas Kirwan, Aidan Coakley and Joshua de Roode. Port Noarlunga wrapped up a top-three spot, and the all important double chance, with a comprehensive 106-point win against Cove yesterday. The Cockle Divers won every quarter on their way to a 27.18 (180) to 11.8 (74) triumph. Zac Sproule kicked 10 goals for Port Noarlunga (61 for the season) and teenager Max Savage kicked five goals in his ‘A’ grade debut. Ryan Need (4) and Jayden Morton (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Cobras. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Nathaniel Paredes, Sproule, Savage, Brodie Smith, Darcy Warman and Jonathan Cook. The Cobras best included Need, James Farrugia, Jackson Riddle, Rhys Mutch, Dean Hancock and James Wilton.Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-five after a comfortable 119-point win over Morphett Vale. The Vikings dominated all day to win 20.20 (140) to 3.3 (21). Liam O’Connor kicked five goals for Happy Valley and Harry Davenport chipped in with four majors. Dylan Williams kicked two goals for the Emus. Liam Hamilton, O’Connor, Tate Coleman, Harry Spacie, Tain Smelt and Jack Flett were named in the best players for Happy Valley, while Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Aiden Baker, Connor Lock and Daniel Bode were in the best for Morphett Vale.Reynella remained on top of the ladder following a comprehensive 88-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Wine Flies dominated the first half to lead by 58 points at the long break. A further 11 goals to six in the second half saw Reynella win 21.20 (146) to 8.10 (58). Bailey Marshman was a star up forward for Reynella with eight goals, while Jake Pokoina kicked two majors for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Joining Marshman in the best players for the Wine Flies were Sam Whitbread, Jacob McDonald, Luke Cooper, Lachlan McGuinness and Dylan Roser. The Thunderers were best served by Ben Marsh, Isaac Hoepfl, Tyler Quinn, Pokoina, Levi Grigg and Max Matheson.Noarlunga remained just percentage out of the top-five after a comfortable 61-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The Shoes won every quarter on their way to a 19.13 (127) to 10.6 (66) victory. Tom Anderson (6), Sam Beard (4) and Terry Kathopoulis (3) were the leading goalkickers for Noarlunga, while Tom Pilmore was named best for Aldinga with four goals. Best players for the Shoes included Beau Donaldson, Anderson, Nick Mott, Sam Beard, Kathopoulis and Sam Carlyle. Joining Pilmore in the best for the Sharks were Ryan Parry, Thomas Boreham, Angus Stangewitz, Harper Kuerschner and Isaac Churchill.Ladder (after round 15)Reynella 26, Flagstaff Hill 24, Port Noarlunga 24, Happy Valley 18, Christies Beach 16, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 5, Aldinga 5.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v Ironbank Cherry GardensCove v ReynellaNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaMorphett Vale v AldingaChristies Beach v Happy Valley

McLaren Vale won their first game of the season after defeating Mount Compass 42-37 during round 15 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor had a tight 57-55 win at Willunga, Yankalilla had a big 80-19 victory over Encounter Bay, Goolwa travelled to Strathalbyn and came away with a 37-31 victory, while Langhorne Creek defeated Myponga 44-38 to movie up to fourth spot on the ladder.  Ladder after Round 15Yankalilla 30, Victor Harbor 24, Willunga 20, Langhorne Creek 20, Strathalbyn 18, Goolwa 16, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, McLaren Vale 2, Encounter Bay 2.Round 16 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v MypongaMount Compass v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Willunga

Reigning premier McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three after defeating Mt Compass by 14 points during round 15 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Eagles led at every change before winning 13.15 (93) to 12.7 (79). Codey Ellison (5), Matthew Merrett (4) and Sam Venning (2) were the leading goal kickers for McLaren Districts, while Tom Vitkunas (4) and Tom Pinyon (3) were the multiple goal kickers for the Bulldogs. Best players for McLaren Districts included Merrett, Ashley Goodieson, Ellison, Lachlan Camm, Sam Lawrie and Tom Fenoughty. Best for ‘Compass’ were Will Zimmermann, Vitkunas, Shannon Jones, Rilee Endersby, Lochie Nash and Cody Connor.Strathalbyn won their fifth game of the season after a comfortable 62-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. Roosters skipper Marc Elliot kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance as ‘Strath’ won 18.15 (123) to 8.13 (61). Other good players for Strathalbyn included Daniel Pegler, Ashton Hoffman, Harry Hopkins, Ben Simounds (4 goals) and Mitchell Godfrey. Tom Fergusson and Brock Donaldson kicked three goals each for the Magpies, while their best players were Dene McKinlay, Patrick Grigg, Ryan Carnelly, Fergusson, Willhem Norde and Kaiden Wilton.Victor Harbor moved a step closer to the minor premiership after defeating Willunga by 54 points yesterday. ‘Victor’ led throughout to triumph 21.14 (140) to 12.14 (86). Sam Basham kicked five goals for the ‘Roos to give him 77 majors in 2024. He was well supported by Michael Ross (4) and Sam Overall (3). Ryan Sherry and Jacob Shoolbread kicked three goals each for the Demons. Best players for Victor Harbor included Ben Heaslip, Ross, Rhys Bartram, Heath Treloar, Harry Vincent and Bryce Gibbs. Job Colwell, Ryan Collier, Felix Bekkers, Sam Tregenza, Izaac Logan and Shoolbread were named best for the Demons.Encounter Bay kept the pressure on for a top-three spot after defeating Yankalilla by 43 points. The Bays led by 11 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to two in the second half to win 14.14 (98) to 8.7 (55). Bays skipper Tyson Neale kicked  five goals in a best-on-ground display, while Harrison Kantilla kicked three goals for the Tigers. Other good players for Encounter Bay included Callum Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, Ben Davis, Andrew Fyfe and Ambrose Willoughby. Jesse Fitzgerald, Bailey Gaskin, William Hogben, Joseph Tyllis, Liam Gerber and Chris Clark were the best players for Yankalilla.Myponga-Sellicks remain in third spot on the ladder after a tight 18-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. The ‘Creeks’ led by two points at halftime, before the Mudlarks kicked nine goals to six in the second half to win 13.14 (92) to 11.8 (74). Darren Shillabeer kicked five goals for the Mudlarks (75 for the season), while Mitch Cleggett kicked four goals for the Hawks. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Nicholas Hutchings, Harrison Cock, John Butcher, Ben Kennedy, Mitchell Wilkins and Jayden Heinze. Best for Langhorne Creek were Tyler Follett, Mitch Cleggett, William Bruce, Tom Derham, Jake Yard and Caleb Howell.Ladder (after round 15)Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Districts 25, Myponga-Sellicks 23, Encounter Bay 22, Langhorne Creek 18, Mt Compass 10, Strathalbyn 10, Willunga 8, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Encounter BayMt Compass v Langhorne Creek Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren DistrictsVictor Harbor v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v Willunga

McLaren Districts are through to the 2024 Grand Final after defeating minor premier Willunga by 18 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition Qualifying Final at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Eagles got off to a good start to lead by 21 points at halftime. The second half was pretty even as McLaren Districts won 5.5 (35) to 2.5 (17). Sheena Peters and Layla Rogers kicked two goals each for the Eagles, while their best players included Katrina Munzberg, Lisa Whiteley, Rogers, Caitlin Ross, Josephine Hoare and Ally Bailey. Best for the Demons were Cleo Guilfoyle, Stella Hockham, Ada Anninos, Kirstin Remfrey, Jessica Kirk and Tamara Page.Goolwa/Port Elliot will take on Willunga in the Preliminary Final this Sunday after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 53 points in the Elimination Final yesterday. The Magpies led throughout to win 8.7 (55) to 0.2 (2). Indigo Miller and Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals each for Goolwa/Port Elliot and their best players were Miller, Kalani Bates, Ellie Fry, Amber McKinlay, Caitlin Curyer and Kerrie-Ann Moon. Best for the Stingrays included Sienna Bull, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Bella Walden, Kimberly Robinson and Mahli Littlely.Week 2 Finals (Sunday 4/8/24)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Preliminary Final - 1.20pm @ Myponga)

Strathalbyn has moved inside the top-four after defeating Myponga 37-31 during round 14 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla made it 20 wins on the trot with a big 79-19 win at McLaren Vale, Willunga won their 10th game of the season with a 42-35 win at Langhorne Creek, Goolwa kept their slim finals hopes alive after knocking off Encounter Bay 52-33, while Victor Harbor stayed second on the ladder after a 70-34 triumph against Mount Compass. Ladder after Round 14Yankalilla 28, Victor Harbor 22, Willunga 20, Strathalbyn 18, Langhorne Creek 18, Goolwa 14, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 15 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v GoolwaWillunga v Victor Harbor Encounter Bay v YankalillaMcLaren Vale v Mount CompassMyponga v Langhorne Creek

Western Districts continued their undefeated season after defeating Dudley United by 87 points during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse yesterday. The Saints led throughout to win 14.12 (96) to 1.3 (9). Josh Graham kicked four goals for Western Districts, while their best players were Sam Jonas, Graham, Dylan Lockett, Bradley Crabb and Rhys Bullard. James Crossman kicked the only goal for the Eagles.Wisanger had a percentage-boosting 229-point win over Parndana with Brok Viney-Obst kicking 13 goals for the Panthers in a best-on-ground performance as his side won 36.26 (242) to 2.1 (13). Other good players for Wisanger were Liam Sampson, Jesse Rule, Ryan Turner and Nicholas Berry. Best players for the Roosters included Trad McMulkin, Bailey  Mashford, Jaan Kuchel, Matthew Kelly and James Davis.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Western Districts 40, Wisanger 32, Dudley United 12, Kingscote 12, Parndana 0.Round 13 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

Reynella moved to the top of the ladder after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill by 11 points during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Reynella yesterday. The game was tight throughout as Reynella led by just three points at the last change, before kicking four goals to three in the last term to win 10.10 (70) to 9.5 (59). Callan Semple kicked three goals for the Wine Flies, while Blake Aldridge also kicked three majors for the Falcons. Tom Schirmer, Bailey Marshman, Tyler Davies, Lachlan McGuinness, Chris Hunter and Dylan Roser were named best for Reynella, while Flagstaff Hill was best served by Reece Milsom, Aldridge, Zakaria Cavouras, Tristan Smith, Mason Carney and Bradley Patterson.Christies Beach won their sixth game in a row to consolidate their position in the top-five after defeating Aldinga by six points at Aldinga yesterday. ‘Christies’ held a handy 18-point lead at halftime, before Aldinga fought back to get within a kick before going down 7.11 (53) to 7.5 (47). Christies Beach had seven individual goal kickers, while Jayden Scott was the standout forward on the field with five goals for the Sharks. Best players for Christies Beach included Austin Hogg, Harry Caught, Mackenzie Nield, Callum Haddon, Rhys Mundy and Joshua de Roode. Joining Scott in the best players for Aldinga were Sam Bentley, Tom Pilmore, Zach Young, Josiah Sheppard and Angus Stangewitz.Happy Valley won their second game in a row after a comfortable 65-point win at Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 14.21 (105) to 5.10 (40) victory. Harry Davenport and Harry Vick were the leading goal kickers for Happy Valley with three goals each, while Max Matheson kicked two goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Best players for the Vikings included Harry Spacie, Lachlan Hamilton, Joel Beeche, Liam Hamilton, Max Gill and Tain Smelt. Ironbank Cherry Gardens was best served by Matheson, Jake Pokoina, Levi Grigg, Jayden Rea, Mitchell Davis and Chase Wooley.Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 55-point win against Cove. The Shoes held a 21-point lead at the last change, before kicking six goals to one in the last quarter to win 16.15 (111) to 8.8 (56). Jamie Grosser (4), Luke Ross (3), Nick Mott (2) and Terry Kathopoulis (2) were the leading goal kickers for Noarlunga, while Jayden Morton and Chris Buersch kicked three goals each for the Cobras. Best players for Noarlunga were Josh Beard, Mott, Callum Gaspari, Beau Donaldson, Jamison Snelling and Grosser. Kyle Stoldt, Buersch, Rhys Mutch, Jackson Riddle, James Farrugia and Dean Hancock were named best for Cove.Port Noarlunga consolidated their position in the top-three after defeating Morphett Vale by 43 points yesterday. Morphett Vale got off to a good start to lead by five points at halftime, but ‘Porties’ got going in the second half, kicking 11 goals to four, to win 14.17 (101) to 8.10 (58). Nathaniel Paredes kicked five goals for the Cockle Divers which gives him 33 majors for the season, while Blake Carter kicked three goals for the Emus. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Kyan Smith, Paredes, Eduard Van den berg, Brodie Smith, Billy Cook and Liam O’Connor-Dawkins. Best for Morphett Vale included Dylan Miller, Aiden Baker, Leroy Marsh, Connor Lock, Carter and Aiden O'Neill.Ladder (after round 14)Reynella 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Port Noarlunga 22, Christies Beach 16, Happy Valley 16, Noarlunga 14, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 5, Aldinga 5.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Port Noarlunga v CoveChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Morphett ValeIronbank Cherry Gardens v ReynellaAldinga v Noarlunga

McLaren Flat won their second game of the season following a 46-36 victory over Noarlunga during round 12 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at McLaren Flat yesterday. In other games, Kangarilla moved up to fourth spot after defeating Southern Stars 47-40, while Pulse remained undefeated after knocking off Clarendon in tight one, 38-33.Ladder (after round 12)Pulse 24, Clarendon 18, Southern Stars 12, Kangarilla 8, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4.Round 13 fixtures (3/8/24)Clarendon v KangarillaSouthern Stars v NoarlungaMcLaren Flat v Pulse 

Willunga took out the minor premiership after a thrilling three-point win over McLaren Districts during round 14 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Strathalbyn on Sunday. The two teams will clash again at Strathalbyn on Sunday in the qualifying final with the winner to progress straight through to the Grand Final on the 11th of August. On Sunday, the reigning premier prevailed 5.4 (34) to 4.7 (31). Best players for Willunga were Kirstin Remfrey, Bella Rigby, Ada Anninos, Cleo Guilfoyle, Emma Leask and Jessica Kirk. Best for the Eagles included Abby Woodward (2 goals), Caitlin Ross, Layla Rogers, Lisa Whiteley, Makenzie Bryowsky and Jessica Hutton.Myponga-Sellicks have finished the season in style with back-to-back wins following their five-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Strathalbyn on Sunday. The Mudlarks led by seven points at halftime, before running out winners 3.4 (22) to 2.5 (17). Tasiah Wright kicked two goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while Laura Niejalke also kicked two goals for the Stingrays. Best players for the Mudlarks included Nari Wright, Molly Agnew, Tasiah Wright, Kiarna Falzon, Elsie Upton and Kailey Webb, while best for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were Niejalke, Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Lily Jenke, Bella Walden, Sienna Bull and Tanya Littlely.Goolwa/Port Elliot warmed up for the finals series with a comfortable 42-point win against Victor Harbor last Friday night. The Magpies won every quarter on their way to a 5.12 (42) to 0.0 (0) victory. Ellie Fry kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Magpies and she was well supported by Indigo Miller, Jessica Bailey, Kerrie-Ann moon, Kalani Bates and Taylor Kennedy. Best players for the ‘Roos included Lucy Rubie, Rebecca Baga, Aloura Kirk, Georgia Perry and Georgia Garrett.Ladder after Round 14Willunga 26, McLaren Districts 22, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 8, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 6. Week 1 Finals (Sunday 28/7/24)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Elimination Final - 1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Qualifying Final - 3.00pm @ Strathalbyn)

Dudley United won their fourth game of the season after defeating bottom side Wisanger 46-29 during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round 11, Western Districts went equal top of the ladder after a tight 48-44 win over ladder-leader Kingscote.Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Kingscote 14, Western Districts 14, Parndana 8, Dudley United 8, Wisanger 0.Round 12 Fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedKingscote has the bye

Wisanger has all but wrapped up the double chance after defeating Dudley United by 47 points during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Penneshaw yesterday. Sam Clifford kicked eight goals as the Panthers won 17.9 (111) to 10.4 (64). Luke Shurven and Darcy Kildea chipped in with three goals each for Wisanger, while Ethan Stoeckel kicked five goals for Dudley United. Western Districts have once again kicked a huge score after defeating reigning premier Kingscote by a whopping 246 points at Kingscote yesterday. The Saints led by 143 points at halftime and kicked a further 16 goals to one in the second half to win 40.19 (259) to 2.1 (13). Skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground performance for Western Districts, while Caleb Whittle kicked six majors. Joining Hedges in the best players for the Saints were Dylan Lockett, Whittle, Bradley Crabb and Lachlan Florance.Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Western Districts 36, Wisanger 28, Dudley United 12, Kingscote 12, Parndana 0.Round 12 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger v ParndanaKingscote has the bye

Kangarilla won their third game of the season following a tight 44-40 victory over McLaren Flat during round 11 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at McLaren Flat yesterday. In other games, reigning premier Pulse continued on their merry way with a 52-20 win at Noarlunga, while Clarendon had a comfortable 47-25 victory against Southern Stars. Ladder (after round 11)Pulse 22, Clarendon 18, Southern Stars 12, Noarlunga 6, Kangarilla 6, McLaren Flat 2.Round 12 fixtures (27/7/24)Kangarilla v Southern StarsPulse v Clarendon McLaren Flat v Noarlunga

Happy Valley provided one of the upsets of the season after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill by five points during round 13 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Flagstaff Hill yesterday. The Vikings played an excellent first half to lead by 32 points at the long break. ‘Flaggies’ came home hard, kicking seven goals to three in the second half, but ultimately Happy Valley prevailed 10.9 (69) to 9.10 (64). Liam O’Connor kicked three goals for the Vikings, while Blake Aldridge and Brad Patterson kicked two goals each for the Falcons. Matthew Lillis was named best for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Billy Wilson, Max Gill, Tate Coleman, Joel Beeche and Tain Smelt. Flagstaff Hill was best served by Reece Milsom, D’Arcy Mitchell, Zakaria Cavouras, Aiden Grayson, Ethan Wildman and Brayden Heyward-Ferors.Christies Beach won their fifth game on the trot after defeating Reynella by 13 points yesterday. ‘Christies’ started the game on fire to take a 33-point lead at the first break and they extended their margin out to 39 points at halftime. Reynella worked their way back into the contest with a five goal to two third term, but the Saints had done enough as they ran out winners 13.8 (86) to 10.13 (73). Christies Beach had 11 different goalkickers with Zak Short and Mackenzie Nield kicking two goals each. Bailey Marshman, Callan Semple and Matthew Stanford also kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies. Best players for the Saints included Nield, Austin Hogg, Thomas Paparella, Brad Jackson, Aidan Coakley and Jordan Hunnable-Ford. Reynella was best served by Cameron Kirkland, Tom Schirmer, Jack Ball, Jacob McDonald and Sam Whitbread.Cove and Aldinga played out the first draw of the 2024 season at Hallett Cove yesterday with both teams finishing on 10.12 (72). Aldinga held a handy 16-point lead at the last change, before the Cobras kicked the only three goals of the last term to tie things up. Jayden Scott kicked four goals for Aldinga (38 for the season), while Jayden Morton kicked three goals for Cove. Best players for Aldinga included Sam Bentley, Tom Pilmore, Thomas Boreham, Scott O'Dea, Harrison Jarman and Cooper Rose. Best for the Cobras were Ryan Need, Kyle Stoldt, Jackson Riddle, Saij Claringbould and Rhys Pasut.Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive after a comfortable 41-point win against Morphett Vale. The Shoes won every quarter to claim victory 14.8 (92) to 8.3 (51). Tom Anderson (4), Jamie Grosser (3) and Nick Mott (2) were the leading goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players were Josh Beard, Jake Birch, Jamison Snelling, Mott, Tom Anderson and Beau Donaldson. Emus skipper Aiden Baker kicked four goals and their best players included Brian Gill, Baker, Connor Lock, Khori Mills-Richardson, Connor Panozzo and Toby Irlam.Port Noarlunga has all but sewn up the double chance after a convincing 146-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Cockle Divers led by 49 points at halftime, before kicking a further 17 goals to two in the second half to win 28.17 (185) to 6.3 (39). Zac Sproule kicked 10 goals for ‘Porties’ to give him 50 majors for the season, while Nathaniel Paredes kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance. Nick Marshall kicked two goals for the Thunderers. Other good players for Port Noarlunga were Kyan Smith, Brodie Smith, Eduard Van den berg and Ben Currie. Chase Wooley, Ben Polkinghorne, Ben Marsh, Conor Lidstone, Tyler Quinn and Will Bryars were named best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Ladder (after round 13)Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 22, Port Noarlunga 20, Christies Beach 14, Happy Valley 14, Noarlunga 12, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 5, Aldinga 5.Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Happy ValleyReynella v Flagstaff HillAldinga v Christies BeachMorphett Vale v Port Noarlunga

Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive following their 43-26 win against McLaren Vale during round 13 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) today. In other games, Victor Harbor defeated Goolwa 62-37 to notch their 10th victory of 2024, Willunga had a tight win at home against Myponga 42-37, Mount Compass won their fourth game of the season after beating Encounter Bay 34-24, while reigning premier Yankalilla remain undefeated after a comfortable 60-31 victory against Langhorne Creek. Ladder after Round 13Yankalilla 26, Victor Harbor 20, Willunga 18, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 16, Goolwa 12, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 14 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v Mount CompassLanghorne Creek v WillungaMcLaren Vale v YankalillaMyponga v Strathalbyn

Myponga-Sellicks moved up to third spot on the ladder after defeating Willunga by eight points during round 13 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) this afternoon at Willunga. The game was tight throughout with the Mudlarks leading at each change before winning 10.7 (67) to 9.5 (59). Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while Ryan Sherry also kicked three goals for Willunga. Best players for the Mudlarks included Mitchell Wilkins, Sam Kennedy, Jake Spinks, Anthony Kempster, Jack Cooper and Connor Sampson. Best players for the Demons were Braden Altus, Harrison Mills, Job Colwell, Cameron Hutchens, Sherry and Sean Beath.Mt Compass won their fifth game of the season with an upset nine-point win against finals-bound Encounter Bay. The Bulldogs held a handy 19-point lead at halftime, before winning 7.11 (53) to 6.8 (44). Tom Pinyon kicked three goals for ‘Compass’, while Ben Davis kicked two goals for the Bays. Brandon Mckenzie, Tom Vitkunas, Lochie Nash, Shannon Jones, Ziggy Vitkunas and Pinyon were named best for Mt Compass, while for Encounter Bay, Jarran Crabb, Marcus Lippett, Davis, Tyler Baldock, Callum Tonkin and Andrew Fyfe were named their best players. Langhorne Creek consolidated their position in the top-five after defeating Yankalilla by 31 points today. The Hawks were in command at halftime as they held a handy 30-point lead. The second half was an even affair as Langhorne Creek won 16.11 (107) to 11.10 (76). Jarrod Kellock snagged five majors for the Hawks, while Scott Biddle kicked three goals for the Tigers. Best players for the victorious Hawks included Tom Derham, Kellock, Josh Towk, Henry Bruce, Tyler Follett and Tasman Follett. Best for Yankalilla were Bailey Gaskin, Joseph Tyllis, Michael Thompson, Chris Clark, Jacob Parsons and Liam Gerber.Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their third game in a row after a comprehensive 74-point win at Strathalbyn. The Eagles had 37 scoring shots to eight, but were inaccurate in winning 14.23 (107) to 5.3 (33). Matthew Merrett, Henry Mathews, Cameron Jarrett and Codey Ellison all kicked three majors for the Eagles, while Ben Simounds kicked two goals for the Roosters. Daniel Marr, Mathews, Sam Lawrie, Jackson Daniels, Billy Chahla and Ashley Goodieson were named best for McLaren Districts, while ‘Strath’ were best served by Tay Crawford-Sandison, Marc Elliott, Mark Tucker, Brock Keding, Charles Durack and Thomas Welk.Victor Harbor are a step closer to the minor premiership after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 101 points at ‘Victor’ this afternoon. The ‘Roos got off to a fast start to lead by 56 points at the first change, before going on to win 18.16 (124) to 3.5 (23). Sam Basham had another day out with 10 goals for Victor Harbor. Basham also kicked 10 goals when these two sides met back in round four and now has 65 majors for the season. Jesse McKinnon, Zachary Dowling, Basham, Harry Vincent, Ryan Fletcher and Tarquin Brown were among the best players for Victor Harbor. Best for the Magpies included Logan Payne, Ryan Carnelly, Patrick Grigg, Kai Iwao, Ken Angus and Levi Baillie.Ladder (after round 13)Victor Harbor 24, McLaren Districts 21, Myponga-Sellicks 19, Langhorne Creek 18, Encounter Bay 18, Mt Compass 10, Strathalbyn 8, Willunga 6, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Mt Compass Goolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v StrathalbynMcLaren Districts v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v Willunga